Lexapro????

camcolin9801 · 07-06-2007, 06:03 PM

HI all, I have a question. I have been low carbing for the past month and have lost 23 pounds, my question is--I was prescribed Lexapro today for anxiety and I am wondering if it inhibets weight -loss or makes you gain weight? Any info will be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks

biglosser · 07-06-2007, 06:23 PM

I've been taking lexapro for a few years and they say any anti depressant drug makes you gain weight. I have lost 20 pounds so far. The weight gain was not because of taking lexapro, but because I was feeling so much better and was happy again that I actually enjoyed life and eating. The problem was that I was eating the wrong kinds of foods and my portion controls were huge. And I wasn't working out like I should of been.
So to answer your question, I don't believe that lexapro made me gain the weight, I made myself gain the weight.

Vikki

Peskie · 07-06-2007, 06:54 PM

Here you go....maybe this will help?

What's with all of us and Lexapro?

Anti-Depressants, LCing and Emotions --- period.

lisabinil · 07-06-2007, 08:55 PM

I had a horrible experience with Lexapro and is one of the contributing factors in my weight gain to 214 lbs.

dointhis4me · 07-06-2007, 08:58 PM

I gained a lot on Lexapro but I have with any antidepressents I've taken, even Wellbutrin which know for NOT having that side effect

camcolin9801 · 07-07-2007, 12:36 AM

Thank you guys for all the input, I guess I will have to wait to see if it causes me any problems, because if it does I will stop immediately!!! I am not on it for depression, but for mild anxiety and OCD, and the OCD doesn't bother me, it just bothers other people, so I guess I'll just hope for the best!!!!

yvonne326 · 07-07-2007, 03:01 PM

I was on Lexapro for almost a year and definitely it contributed to me adding on the pounds. I am now off of all medications with exception to my High-Blood pressure med (and that I want to stop when I reach goal and my pressure goes back to normal levels).

But... if you need the drug than you must take it. You will just have to stick to your eating plan 100% to achieve the goals you want to achieve. Good luck.

essence · 07-08-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by camcolin9801

Thank you guys for all the input, I guess I will have to wait to see if it causes me any problems, because if it does I will stop immediately!!! I am not on it for depression, but for mild anxiety and OCD, and the OCD doesn't bother me, it just bothers other people, so I guess I'll just hope for the best!!!!

I feel u on the OCD!! tried lexapro weight gain went up , up up upupupupupuppupuupupupupupupupupupupupu. So that was on part of my weight gain. I am off it now and weight lost has begun again

HaliciaW · 07-09-2007, 06:57 AM

Lexapro is a appitiate suppressant and for most people will cause you to lose weight. However, if you are experiencing depression once you start lexapro you may start feeling better and start eating more

CherryCola · 07-09-2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisabinil

I had a horrible experience with Lexapro and is one of the contributing factors in my weight gain to 214 lbs.

I did too...even after my provider assured it me it was a low(er) side-effect anti-depressant. I also got this weird racy heartbeat thing...

I'm not sure what was going on...but I immediately stopped taking it. Come to find out I was supposed to cut back on my dosage rather than stop cold turkey (mini-disclaimer) but I wouldn't try it again?

stargirl21 · 07-09-2007, 09:05 AM

I had a wonderful experience with Lexapro, in fact I am going back on it soon. I lost weight on it.

07-06-2007, 06:03 PM	#1
camcolin9801 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 7 Gallery: camcolin9801 Stats: 270/232/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 06/20/07	Lexapro???? HI all, I have a question. I have been low carbing for the past month and have lost 23 pounds, my question is--I was prescribed Lexapro today for anxiety and I am wondering if it inhibets weight -loss or makes you gain weight? Any info will be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks

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07-06-2007, 06:23 PM	#2
biglosser MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 2,250 Gallery: biglosser Stats: 154/138/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 24th, 2007	I've been taking lexapro for a few years and they say any anti depressant drug makes you gain weight. I have lost 20 pounds so far. The weight gain was not because of taking lexapro, but because I was feeling so much better and was happy again that I actually enjoyed life and eating. The problem was that I was eating the wrong kinds of foods and my portion controls were huge. And I wasn't working out like I should of been. So to answer your question, I don't believe that lexapro made me gain the weight, I made myself gain the weight. Vikki

07-06-2007, 06:54 PM	#3
Peskie princess peskironi WIT Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in happy anticipation of my daughters arrival!! Posts: 67,087 Gallery: Peskie WOE: whatever it takes to be a good, energetic mommy!!	Here you go....maybe this will help? What's with all of us and Lexapro? Anti-Depressants, LCing and Emotions --- period.

07-06-2007, 08:55 PM	#4
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 10,754 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/194/180 287 in 00 WOE: Lc for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	I had a horrible experience with Lexapro and is one of the contributing factors in my weight gain to 214 lbs.

07-06-2007, 08:58 PM	#5
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,683 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/159/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6", 31 y.o.	I gained a lot on Lexapro but I have with any antidepressents I've taken, even Wellbutrin which know for NOT having that side effect

07-07-2007, 12:36 AM	#6
camcolin9801 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 7 Gallery: camcolin9801 Stats: 270/232/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 06/20/07	Thank you guys for all the input, I guess I will have to wait to see if it causes me any problems, because if it does I will stop immediately!!! I am not on it for depression, but for mild anxiety and OCD, and the OCD doesn't bother me, it just bothers other people, so I guess I'll just hope for the best!!!!

07-07-2007, 03:01 PM	#7
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19,492 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 198/194/155 Start Date: 10-26-09	I was on Lexapro for almost a year and definitely it contributed to me adding on the pounds. I am now off of all medications with exception to my High-Blood pressure med (and that I want to stop when I reach goal and my pressure goes back to normal levels). But... if you need the drug than you must take it. You will just have to stick to your eating plan 100% to achieve the goals you want to achieve. Good luck.

07-09-2007, 06:57 AM	#9
HaliciaW MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: GA Posts: 1,587 Gallery: HaliciaW Stats: 26/14/3 250/188/110 WOE: atkins Start Date: 1/15/07	Lexapro is a appitiate suppressant and for most people will cause you to lose weight. However, if you are experiencing depression once you start lexapro you may start feeling better and start eating more

07-09-2007, 09:05 AM	#11
stargirl21 foxy librarian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: beautiful blue ridge mountains Posts: 6,590 Gallery: stargirl21 WOE: whole foods, lower carb	I had a wonderful experience with Lexapro, in fact I am going back on it soon. I lost weight on it.